HB708

Further providing for powers and duties of department.

Introduced·2/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB708 amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to enhance enforcement powers and duties of the Department of Environmental.

Pennsylvania HB708 amends the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act to strengthen the Department of Environmental Protection's enforcement powers and duties. The bill mandates the department to adopt and implement a public water supply program, ensuring compliance with federal standards. It grants the department authority to issue orders, initiate proceedings, and enforce drinking water standards. The department can also require public water systems to install monitoring equipment and maintain records.

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Where it stands

Current
Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
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History

Feb 24, 2025

House

Referred to Environmental & Natural Resource Protection